Stars Set for Billy Porter-Helmed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at the Huntington
The Huntington Theatre Company presents the explosive Pulitzer Prize winner Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award winner Billy Porter (The Colored Museum at the Huntington and Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway). Performances run March 10 - April 9, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.
Stars Set for Billy Porter-Helmed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at the Huntington
The Huntington Theatre Company presents the explosive Pulitzer Prize winner Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award winner Billy Porter (The Colored Museum at the Huntington and Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway). Performances run March 10 - April 9, 2017 at the Avenue of the Arts / BU Theatre.
Huntington and Coolidge Corner Theatre 'Stage & Screen' Series Starts Sept. 12
Stage & Screen, a collaboration between Coolidge Corner Theatre and Huntington Theatre Company that explores the depictions of shared themes in Huntington productions and acclaimed films, announces four upcoming film screenings and post-screening conversations with Huntington artists and experts. Tickets to each screening are $12 ($9 for Coolidge members with member ID and Huntington Theatre Company subscribers with promo code) and may be purchased online at coolidge.org or at the Coolidge box office, located at 290 Harvard Street, Brookline.
James Harvey's THE CRACK IN THE CEILING Set for NYMF at Theatre Row's The Studio, 7/15 & 20
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and James Harvey present The Crack in the Ceiling. Performances will take place on July 15th at 3:00PM & 7:00PM and July 20th at 1:00PM at The Studio at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street). Starring Broadway's Annie Edgerton* (Mamma Mia!), Zachary Mackiewicz* (Mary Poppins Broadway National Tour), and Anthony Apicella (Huckleberry Haywood, The Copa Boys). Created and written by James Harvey with direction by Stephen Tyler Davis. Jordan Jones-Reese serves as music director and Sarah Ellen Hughes is stage manager.
Jeffrey Wright Joins BOARDWALK EMPIRE
According to Deadline, Tony award-winner Jeffrey Wright has been tapped to take on a series regular role on the upcoming season of HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE.
Jeffrey Wright Cast as 'Beetee' in HUNGER GAMES Sequel
Lionsgate has announced that Jeffrey Wright has been cast in the role of Beetee in The Hunger Games: CATCHING FIRE, the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' worldwide smash hit novel 'Catching Fire.' Hailing from District 3, Beetee earns the nickname 'Volts' because of his electronics expertise.
Al Murray Joins Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary Event
Legendary broadcaster and comedian Al Murray has been lined for the Marshall Amps 50th Anniversary event at Wembley arena on Saturday 22nd September 2012. The Pub Landlord will be swapping his bar stool for a drum stool when he appears at the event as a compere. Al will join rock n roll's biggest stars to celebrate the life and work of revolutionary amp pioneer Jim Marshall OBE.
